About Go Puerto Plata
For Local Businesses
For businesses based anywhere in the Province of Puerto Plata, we offer a simple way to increase your visibility to customers actively searching for your products or services. We know that reaching customers can be challenging and traditional advertising is often expensive. When you list your business on gopuertoplata.com, your profile remains visible permanently to anyone searching for what you offer.Why List Your Business With Us?
- High-Intent Audience: Get found by customers and tourists specifically searching in Puerto Plata.
- Community Visibility: Help local residents, expats, and visitors discover what you have to offer.
- Full Profile Control: Customize how your business is presented online with accurate, up-to-date information.
- Showcase Your Offerings: Highlight your products, services, and atmosphere with high-quality photos and detailed descriptions.
- Build Social Proof: Earn trust through authentic customer reviews.
- Unlimited Updates: Keep your contact details, operating hours, and services current anytime.
- One-Time Investment: Start with a Free Basic Listing, or upgrade to a Business Listing for a single, one-time payment—keeping your profile live permanently with no recurring subscription fees.
Already Listed?
Your business may already be in our directory with basic details. To claim and personalize your listing:- Search for your business name using the "Search Business Name" box, or browse your industry category.
- If your business appears, click "Claim Your Listing" to verify ownership, update, and personalize your information.
Resident/Expat/Visitor, or Tourist
A Vibrant Local Community
Whether you are a puertoplateño born and raised (puertoplateños de pura cepa), an expat, tourist, or a long-term visitor, you are a vital part of what makes Puerto Plata special. People come here for many reasons—the turquoise waters of Cabarete, the historic charm of the Zona Colonial, active water sports, real estate opportunities, or simply a warmer, more relaxed lifestyle. Whatever brought you here, your presence enriches our local economy, adds diversity to our community, and strengthens the connection between international cultures and traditional Dominican hospitality.Supporting Local Growth Together
As members of this community, we share a responsibility to support the local ecosystem that makes living on the North Coast so rewarding. From family-run comedores and artisan shops to independent tour operators and local services, small businesses are the heartbeat of Puerto Plata.How You Can Support the Community
- Explore & Share: Use gopuertoplata.com to discover local businesses, services, and attractions—and share your favorites with friends.
- Spread the Word: Recommend the directory to fellow expats, newcomers, and visiting family.
- Encourage Local Listings: Invite your favorite vendors and service providers to join the platform so others can find them easily.
Leave a Review & Help Others
Have you visited a business in Puerto Plata and had a great experience with their quality, service, or pricing? Your feedback matters!Why Reviews Count
Positive reviews build credibility for local businesses and help fellow travelers make informed decisions. This is especially vital in Puerto Plata, where cruise ship visitors and holiday travelers often rely entirely on reviews to choose where to dine, shop, or explore. In a competitive hospitality market, your review helps standout businesses shine.How to Leave a Review:
- Type the business name into the "Search Business Name" search bar.
- Open their listing profile.
- Click the "Write a Review" button
- Award ratings for Quality, Price, and Service, with optional comments to share your feedback.
Supporting Puerto Plata's Business Community
To make it easier for residents, visitors and businesses to connect.
But we can't do that alone.
That's why we're inviting Community Business Development Partners to help us build the province's most comprehensive business directory while earning an attractive commission for every Premium Business Listing they secure.
FAQs
With the many already established review sites out there, you might be wondering – “Why Go Puerto Plata?” After all, there is Trip Advisor or Yelp or even Google?
gopuertoplata.com is all about the local experience in Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete. Whether you are a local resident or tourist intending to visit we aim to provide a comprehensive directory of the best experiences that are exclusive to this area of the Dominican Republic.
Yes! You can search the listings as often as you like without any cost. However, we do offer valuable premium features that are available for business listing owners.
Your business may already have a very basic listing. But if you don’t see your listing on the site yet, feel free to add yours. You click the button below, and then select the appropriate listing option. or go to the “Add Listing” option from the main menu.
Of course! If your business already has a basic listing you can claim your business and let us verify your details. Once that process is complete you will be able to personalize your listing information. If you are adding your business for the first time you can include all the information you want, subject to the option you have selected.
With a Business Listing, you can also add more photos, videos, links to your website, or Facebook Page, and include special offers and more. Also, once you claim your listing you will be able to respond to reviews as well!
And you can return to your page to edit your information as often as you wish.
Not really sure why you would want to do that? If you have a listing it is there to help customers or clients find you easily. Of course, if your business has closed down, or has been sold you can let us know. We can then either remove the listing completely or suggest to the new owner to amend the listing to show their information.
However, if you prefer not to have a listing there is a Delete Button which will remove your listing from the site and delete any data we hold.
You do not need to create an account to search listings or to add a review to a business listing. However, to list your business, or to claim a listing you will need to register. This creates an account that enables you to access your listing and to add or edit details. In this way only you have the ability to manage your listing on the website.
Having a listing on the site is, in effect, a form of advertising and a basic listing is free. You are welcome to share your listing in any promotional activities you engage in. For example, you may want to include a reference to your listing to encourage reviews of your business.
If you decide to upgrade your listing to Business you can then include more information, add links to a website and any social media accounts, display promotional offers as well as changing the content whenever you wish. It's almost like having a website without the cost of design, hosting and maintenance.
If you would like to place a personal advert on the site, for example as a Sponsor, in the footer or other space, please use our contact form to request information.
Yes. In the first instance you can leave a review on any listing for others to see. You can also comment on reviews left by others.
If you have a more serious complaint, please use our contact form to inform us of the nature of your complaint or concern so that we can take this up with the owner of the business.
If you do find that any of our listings are out of date, or the business no longer exists, please do let us know.
Yes. Where listings are concerned please keep the business description accurate and honest. Providing exaggerated claims or incorrect details will probably lead to poor reviews which can only damage your business.
For reviews these should be unbiased, for example, you must not write a review for your own business, your employer, or your friends, or relatives business. In addition, if you are unable to provide a fair and unbiased review then it’s best not to leave a review at all.
Reviews should remain on point and highlight your actual experience. Don’t refer to extraordinary circumstances or unreasonable demands. For resolution, it’s best to take up your issues with the business owner directly, rather than through a public forum.
Please respect an individual's privacy. Only refer to a business by name unless the owner is the name of the business. For example, do not use the name of any individual employee.
No Spam! We reserve the right to delete any reviews or comments that include directions to other businesses or URLs for other business websites.
Lastly, and by no means least, this site is accessible by anyone of any age. Do not use profanity, hate speech, sexually explicit language or attempt to harass or use threats. Any comments or reviews found to contain any of these will be deleted.
